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EMPLOYER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
WARNING:
Employer must enforce compliance with the safety warnings
and all other instructions contained in this manual.
Keep this manual available for use by all people assigned to use this tool.
For personal safety and proper operation of this tool, read and follow all of
these instructions carefully.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOREWORD
Porter-Cable Model DA250A is a heavy duty pneumatic finish nailer. It is
designed to install 15 ga. finish nails of various lengths (from 1
1
/
4
" to 2
1
/
2
" long),
see ACCESSORIES Listing in back of this manual.
CAUTION:
Use approved Porter-Cable finish nails only (see
ACCESSORIES Listing in back of this manual).
POWER SOURCE
This tool is designed to operate on clean, dry, compressed air at regulated
pressures between 70 and 120 PSI (Pounds per Square Inch)(4.8 to 8.3 BAR).
The preferred system would include a filter, a pressure regulator, and an
automatic oiler located as close to the tool as possible (within 15 ft/4.6 m is
ideal).
All compressed air contains moisture and other contaminates that are
detrimental to internal components of the tool. An air line filter will remove
most of these contaminates and significantly prolong the life of the tool. If an
in-line oiler is not available: place five or six drops of Porter-Cable Air Tool Oil
(see ACCESSORIES), into the tool’s air inlet at the beginning of each workday.
The tool is equipped with a
1
/
4
" male “quick connector”. A
3
/
8
" male “quick
connector” is available from Porter-Cable and may be used in situations where
a
1
/
4
" supply line is not available. A
3
/
8
" supply line (and fittings) are required for
maximum tool performance. The tool must always be connected to the air
supply with a coupling such that all pressure is removed from the tool when the
coupling is disconnected.
WARNING:
All air line components (hoses, connectors, filters,
regulators, etc.) must have a minimum working pressure rating of at
least 150 PSI (10.3 BAR) or 150% of maximum system potential,
whichever is higher.
Do not connect this tool to a system with maximum potential
pressure greater than 200 PSI (13.7 BAR).
Only connect tool to air supply with a coupling that will automatically
release all pressure from the tool when disconnected.
Disconnect tool from air supply before performing maintenance,
clearing a jammed fastener, leaving work area, moving tool to another
location, or handing the tool to another person.
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